Properties of Variolite and Aplite

Variolite

Aplite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

66.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Not Applicable

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

37.50 N/mm²130.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.6

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K0.79 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Variolite vs Aplite Properties

Properties of Variolite and Aplite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Variolite vs Aplite properties, get to know more about Variolite Definition and Aplite Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Variolite and Aplite.